Texas government

In Chapter 5, “Voting, Campaigns, and Elections,” the authors provide an in-depth discussion of voter turnout. Complete the following:

  • Explain how voter turnout is measured.
  • Compare voter turnout in the U.S. with that in other countries.
  • Describe the factors that affect the level of voter turnout in the United States.
  • Compare voter turnout in Texas to that in the United States as a whole.
  • Identify the historic and contemporary factors which have led to a culture of low voter turnout in Texas.
  • How do you think voter turnout could be increased in Texas?

500-750 words in length, on a topic. double spaced. MLA format